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Burnley-based Crow Wood, won the Best Independent Gym in the North award at a prestigious national event held in Leicester last week. The event, held at Leicester’s Athena Conference and Banqueting Centre, saw Crow Wood scoop the award which is open to all gyms who have been in business for two years or more, with […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with gifts galore at VisitBlackpool’s Tourist Information Centre this December. Anyone wishing to buy a Blackpool themed gift for family or friends will be spoilt for choice. For the first time, there will be gift vouchers for £5, £10 and £20 on offer that can be used […]

Fancy a spot of free parking this Christmas? Why not head to Leyland or Lostock Hall where South Ribble Borough Council is waiving the charges on its car parks right up until and including Christmas Eve. The scheme will start on Monday, December 7 and free parking will be available each day from 10am at five […]

The impact of the weekend's extraordinary weather is still being felt across the North of the county. More than 30 schools are still closed but many are expected to reopen tomorrow as electricity is restored. Parents and carers are advised to stay in contact with their children's schools to stay abreast of the situation. Information […]

The Grand Theatre, Blackpool celebrates! Pantomime sales have increased by over 50% in the past five years in its partnership with Martin Dodd, producer of UK Productions Ltd one of the country’s leading producer of Pantomime and touring musicals. Mirror Mirror on the wall, who does the best Panto of them all…? The Blackpool Grand […]

FPE Site Operations has been appointed as the company to bring the Fish Market Canopy back to its former glory. Investigative work took place in the summer to the 90 year old grade II listed structure, which is in need of repair and restoration. Specialist metal workers examined the columns that hold up the canopy […]

When staff at Blackpool Zoo received an email asking if it would be possible for a member of the public to buy and own a giraffe, they couldn’t resist a cheeky reply. But the giraffe super fan, who goes by the name of Chudders, didn’t give in and an extraordinary email exchange ensued. From discussing […]

Chorley's Christmas is set to get even better from next Friday when the main attraction arrives to give families a ride above the town’s rooftops. Due to popular demand, Chorley Council and Market Walk shopping centre are bringing back the 100 foot Ferris wheel that dominated the Chorley skyline in 2012 to once again transform the […]

West End and 60s pop star star Lyn Paul is to lead the cast in Blood Brothers at Blackpool Winter Gardens next year.   Following a sell-out autumn tour, the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers is touring across the UK in 2016 including dates at Blackpool Opera house from Monday 4 to Saturday 9 […]

At the beginning of November 2015 Marketing Lancashire launched a social media campaign to help raise awareness of Lancashire and to get the county trending on Lancashire Day* 27 November.  Social media users were invited to show their love of Lancashire with photographs of their favourite Lancashire location or activity, in ‘the county where life […]

A host of talented and creative folk will descend on Brockholes Nature Reserve this weekend as the Crafty Vintage Late Night Markets attracts thousands of visitors into the area. The Crafty Vintage Cabaret and Cocktail bar has a fantastic line up of talented singers and entertainers. Local lady Dani Gallagher is the compere for the […]

Work has continued on the plans for the Youth Zone Plus at Preston Bus Station, with a meeting of the design team. The team met recently at County Hall to continue development work on the new Youth Zone, which will provide a wide range of activities for young people. The plans will see a multi-million […]